Contemporary Society and Politics Journal

Analysis of Waste Management Policy Implementation at the Kompak Maju Community Self-Help Group (KSM) in Yogyakarta

Muhamad Lutfil Hakim — 2024-06-28

The aim of this research is to describe the extent of success in implementing waste management policies and to identify the problems in the waste management process at KSM Kompak Maju in Padukuhan Kalongan, Maguwoharjo Village, Depok, Sleman. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques employed include interactive techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained are valid and were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results indicate that the implementation process of waste management policies at KSM Kompak Maju can be observed from several indicators such as inter-organizational relationships, the behavior of lower-level implementers, and the behavior of the target groups. Furthermore, waste management at KSM Kompak Maju still faces several problems, such as lack of community awareness, limited human resources, minimal government support, and inadequate availability of technology.

Government Interventions Driving Indonesia’s Global Electric Vehicle Battery Production

Fitri Alfiani Lestaluhu — 2024-06-22

The demand for energy is increasing in this technological era. However, the supply of natural energy resources is decreasing. The establishment of Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) aims not only to meet the public's energy needs by utilizing batteries as a source of energy but also to contribute to Indonesia's economic development. This initiative serves as a catalyst for Indonesia in the development of battery energy. The purpose of this research is to examine the government's interest in enhancing Indonesia's economy through energy transition, using mercantilist economic theory to explain government intervention. The research method employed by the author is a qualitative method, utilizing secondary data from various sources such as journal articles, books, websites, and other sources. Data collection techniques involve literature study, and the data is then analyzed using qualitative data analysis techniques. The findings of this research indicate the importance of government intervention in the production process of batteries as energy sources for global electric vehicles, which can enhance Indonesia's economy and promote Indonesia's position as a strong country in the global electric vehicle battery production market.

Nizar Qabbani and the Political Turmoil in the Middle East: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Poem Hawāmisy alā Daftar al-Naksah

Agus Nurwansyah — 2024-06-30

On June 5, 1967, Israel attacked and destroyed the air forces of Egypt, Syria, and Iraq, thereby crippling the Arab nations. This defeat is known as the Six-Day War or the June 1967 War. This loss also transformed Nizar Qabbani from a poet who wrote passionate love poems into a poet who wrote with a knife. This study uses a descriptive-qualitative method based on a critical paradigm. The analytical tool employed is Teun A. Van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis from three dimensions: text, social cognition, and social context. This study reveals that the poem “Hawamisy ala Daftar al-Naksah” textually narrates the condition of the Arab nations post-Arab-Israeli War, where history had changed, and they had been defeated by Israel. In terms of social cognition, Nizar wrote the poem out of the grief experienced by his people. In terms of social context, the poem was written based on the reality of the Arab nations’ defeat by Israel, which brought shame, disappointment, and despair to them. Particularly, it addresses the 50,000 new refugees, the leaders who could only engage in rhetoric, and the silencing of voices through his poems.

The Power of Buya: Pengajian Networks in Traditional Society

Enny Gafutri — 2024-06-28

This research stems from the fact of weak Islamic insights among the community in Pulau Tengah, Kerinci, and simultaneously observes the crucial role of Buya (religious leaders) in addressing this issue. The aim of this study is to understand the formation and utilization of Buya’s authority in strengthening the community’s Islamic insights through a network of study groups. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection in this study employed observation, interviews, and documentation methods. The results show that the form of authority possessed by Buya that attracts people to learn about religious knowledge is partly due to their charisma and demeanor. In Pulau Tengah village, there are five study group networks: Riyadhus Shalihin led by Buya Sumarlin, Miftahul Jannah led by Buya Muksin, Uswatul led by Buya Hudri Hamzah, Qowaidul Iman led by Buya Sabbanuddin, and Biyadatul Hidayah led by Buya Ronaldi Asy’ari. Generally, these Buya do not have traditional or legal authority but rely on charismatic authority in carrying out their preaching activities.

Memorising Traditions and Challenges in Guidance Counselling

Muhammad Ilyas — 2024-06-30

Learning guidance with memorization methods is an important form of guidance service that should be provided in educational institutions. Memorization means the activity of intentionally and earnestly remembering. Learning guidance through memorization focuses more on identifying difficulties in memorizing lesson material, which includes problems with recognition difficulty, recalling, and the ability to use old memories to recognize new ones. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research in the form of library research, which utilizes books and other literature related to the research theme. Based on the issues of difficulties in memorizing lesson material among students, this shows that if these problems are not immediately addressed, they will significantly affect the students’ learning achievement. Therefore, solutions to the problems related to difficulties in memorizing lesson material among students should be found to avoid poor academic performance. This aligns with the duties and roles of counselors in providing learning guidance and counseling through memorization methods.